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Outage blues: Scheduled for Friday, but back Monday
MINNEHAHA COUNTY, S.D. (KELO/AP) — Reid Christopherson of the Garretson area was on a sightseeing and family heritage trip in Europe when his travels, as planned, brought him to France. What weren’t planned were outages felt internationally. Airports, companies, hospitals, and more felt the impact that included thousands of...
Homeless camping bans surfacing in Minnesota cities in wake of Supreme Court ruling
About a dozen homeless people escaped the afternoon heat in an air-conditioned shelter in downtown Rochester last week as staff at the Landing MN worried where the group would be sleeping that night. A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on homelessness has advocates like Dan Fifield, co-founder of the Rochester...
Buckle up, kids! New Minnesota laws take effect Aug. 1, including child car seat changes
ST PAUL, Minn — In the dead of every Minnesota summer, a laundry list of laws passed by state lawmakers comes alive. For parents, one particular set of rules will stand out for how kids should sit down in the backseat of their cars. Starting Aug. 1, the Minnesota...
Rock Rapids man charged for hitting wife
ROCK RAPIDS—A 38-year-old Rock Rapids man was arrested Sunday, July 21, on charges of first-offense domestic abuse assault resulting in injury or mental illness, false imprisonment and child endangerment. The arrest of Lennon Davis Slade stemmed from his wife reporting about 2:15 p.m. that he had hit her and...
Fagen Fighters’ Helldiver Soars Again!
We are thrilled to report that the world now has a second airworthy Helldiver! Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver BuNo.83393, under long-term rebuild with the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum, made its first post-restoration flight from their facility in Granite Falls, Minnesota today. Well respected CAF Helldiver pilot, Ed Vesely, was at the controls for the initial test hop, which went smoothly according to those present. This aircraft is one of just eight complete Helldivers extant anywhere in the world and will prove an exciting addition to the air show scene, presenting a fine testament to the naval aviators who once wielded “The Beast” in combat.
Jackson Motorplex Hosts Two Nights of Racing This Week During Jackson County Fair
JACKSON, Minn. (July 22, 2024) – Jackson Motorplex showcases a pair of racing nights this week during the Jackson County Fair. The electric dirt oval hosts the Livewire Printing Company 360 Shootout presented by Tweeter Contracting on Thursday. The Gunderson Racing Inc. Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars and the Wyffels Hybrids RaceSaver Sprint Cars presented by Heser Auto & Detailing will both be in action.
Feds are still assessing damage in NW Iowa a full month after flooding
(Radio Iowa) – One month after flooding devastated the northwest Iowa town of Rock Valley, the mayor says work is still underway to bring in temporary housing. Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo says the residents of about 150 households can no longer live in their homes. “We are working hard on trying to get housing options, trailer court options. We’re working on a lot of stuff,” the mayor says. “We are at first working on temporary options for people to at least have a place to stay at night, instead of staying with relatives, because that can only go on for so long.”
'America's Best Restaurants' explores cuisine, culture at Sioux Falls-area businesses
Honk, honk! “America’s Best Restaurants” made it up and down Interstate 90 this past month to feature some of the area's most beloved independent restaurants in the state. Did you see their van parked in front of your favorite place to eat? Five regional businesses will be featured in episodes this fall: Carnaval Brazilian Grill in Sioux Falls, Squealer’s Smoke Shack Bar & Grill in Tea, Chud’s Pub and Grub in Iowa, The Lone Pine Grill in...
Pig rescued from Big Sioux River passes away due to health issues
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Last week, first responders conducted a rescue in the Big Sioux River to save a pig who seemed to appear out of thin air. The pig was taken to a local animal sanctuary and, unfortunately, passed away days later due to health issues.
Washington High School alumni choir to reunite
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Washington High School choral reunion concert is happening next weekend. Choir alumni from 1976 to 1991 are welcome to participate. Rehearsal will take place at First Lutheran Church on Aug. 3. The concert is slated for 2 p.m. on Aug. 4 at...
Sioux Falls street conditions rated ‘very good’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls street conditions are “very good” overall. That’s according to third-party vendor Roadway Asset Services (RAS). The City’s streets were assessed last fall, and Sioux Falls received a pavement condition index (PCI) of 73 out of 100, which is in the higher end of the national average range of 65 to 75.
Atomic Wings opens first Sioux Falls location
The fast-casual chain Atomic Wings has opened its first restaurant in Sioux Falls. It’s franchised locally by Eric and Stefanie Engelstad, who also are the franchisees for Firehouse Subs. The restaurant is in a retail center on the northeast corner of 69th Street and Cliff Avenue. It seats about...
Sales tax revenues running behind as budget season begins
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) — Budget season has arrived at Sioux Falls City Hall, and leaders are keeping a close eye on the numbers. Inflation and high interest rates are taking their toll. This year’s budget was built on an assumption that sales tax revenues would grow by four-percent. City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett says the actual numbers are lower than that.
Delta outage, SFPD crack-down, hot weather
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Here are this morning’s top stories with KELOLAND On the Go. U.S. airline regulators are investigating Delta Airlines after a cyber outage grounded flights nationwide. One Delta flight finally landed in Sioux Falls yesterday morning. A traveler who we talked with was happy to be back in South Dakota after experiencing several hours worth of delays in Detroit.
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